Hi All.
I have added a copy of a recent media release about the proposed development of the OLSH site by Australand proposal below:
There will also be a meeting conducted by Council Staff at 6.30pm tomorrow evening , Monday the 16th of June at 6.30 pm in the Wilson Room at Craigeburn. This meeting will be followed by an update by the Developers, Australand at 8.00pm.
Local History to be demolished.
Clr Larry Whipper raised concerns today about the proposal for a retirement and wellness centre on the OLSH site. At a recent meeting, which was attended by around 40 people, he listened to the numerous concerns, which were raised by those who would be directly affected by the development.
“ It is quite clear that this development will change the amenity of the area forever Clr Whipper said. I also support the residents in their fear that this may be a precedent that will see other similar Seniors Living developments eroding the residential integrity of the neighbourhood, devaluing property prices and compromising the existing lifestyle of many people”.
From my reading I feel that it is becoming increasingly more evident that there is a growing opposition to the proposal in its current form.
Issues such as Traffic, infrastructure, environmental, social and amenity impacts are very real in the minds of members of the community. There are also concerns about the demolition of these buildings and possible geotechnical issues, which may affect neighbours properties as well.
“I support the neighbour’s calls for restraint and will call upon Council to refuse any separate application to demolish the buildings until such time as a final application is submitted and approved. With further negotiations there may be an opportunity for an alternate concept to gain some support from neighbours” Clr Whipper said.
I sympathize completely with the neighbours concerns, particularly given their long experience relating to the previous application and commitment by the Church to build a new School on the site, in return for a rezoning by Council. I find it sad to see the history OLSH now, standing at the point of obliteration and to acknowledge the changing character, not only of the Centennial Rd and Mount Rd area, but also the rapidly changing values of our society.
“Our Shire is crying out for a new School and with the OLSH about face and the debacle with Steiner School now being sacrificed for their development potential rather than their cultural, spiritual and social potential, it seems to indicate a society which is losing its way. If you ask me are gated seniors communities a good idea, I would say that I believe good planning should be integrative and should not segregate or divide our community! Ultimately its up to the community to make up their mind as to what they want the future of this Shire to be, hopefully it is not too late? My belief is it is Now or Never”!
“ It is quite clear that this development will change the amenity of the area forever Clr Whipper said. I also support the residents in their fear that this may be a precedent that will see other similar Seniors Living developments eroding the residential integrity of the neighbourhood, devaluing property prices and compromising the existing lifestyle of many people”.
From my reading I feel that it is becoming increasingly more evident that there is a growing opposition to the proposal in its current form.
Issues such as Traffic, infrastructure, environmental, social and amenity impacts are very real in the minds of members of the community. There are also concerns about the demolition of these buildings and possible geotechnical issues, which may affect neighbours properties as well.
“I support the neighbour’s calls for restraint and will call upon Council to refuse any separate application to demolish the buildings until such time as a final application is submitted and approved. With further negotiations there may be an opportunity for an alternate concept to gain some support from neighbours” Clr Whipper said.
I sympathize completely with the neighbours concerns, particularly given their long experience relating to the previous application and commitment by the Church to build a new School on the site, in return for a rezoning by Council. I find it sad to see the history OLSH now, standing at the point of obliteration and to acknowledge the changing character, not only of the Centennial Rd and Mount Rd area, but also the rapidly changing values of our society.
“Our Shire is crying out for a new School and with the OLSH about face and the debacle with Steiner School now being sacrificed for their development potential rather than their cultural, spiritual and social potential, it seems to indicate a society which is losing its way. If you ask me are gated seniors communities a good idea, I would say that I believe good planning should be integrative and should not segregate or divide our community! Ultimately its up to the community to make up their mind as to what they want the future of this Shire to be, hopefully it is not too late? My belief is it is Now or Never”!
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